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You can use the fruits and vegetables you have on hand in your community to create a successful sensory experience for a small group or an individual interaction.
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Save DownloadHere are some fun conversation starters and trivia questions you can use as a stand-alone event, in your newsletter, or at the beginning of other activities.
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Save DownloadQuotes and one-liners can express wisdom, happiness, and sorrow. People enjoy reading them to gain inspiration or have a giggle. The following were chosen to amuse. Enjoy!
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Save DownloadRead the title of the song and the name of the singer and ask if anyone remembers the tune. Ask the group to reminisce about what they were doing at the time the song was popular.
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Save DownloadAn audience participation story engages the audience in the story. It is a fun activity that promotes focus and creativity. Clients may repeat a word or phrase throughout the story: sing, gesture, or act.
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Save DownloadThe highest mountain on planet Earth, reaching just over 29,000 feet at its summit, Mount Everest is a source of mystery, magic, and intrigue.
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Save DownloadSpring is nearly springing and more daylight means more chances to get active. See how many of these exercise-related words you can find.
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Save DownloadLooking for a few new arts and crafts ideas to welcome the spring season? Here are some links of activities you might enjoy using or adapting for your residents.
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Save DownloadAnother fun quiz about birds to share!
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Save DownloadA reminiscing magazine for every day in March! Enjoy a full page of information about every day of the year, including important historical events, short bios, jokes, quotes, and fun brain teasers.
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Save DownloadSing the next lines of these songs from the 1960s!
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Save DownloadHere is a newsletter template for March 2021 in WORD format. So easy to edit and customize!
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SaveDaylight Savings Time in the United States begins in March, which means everyone can enjoy more sunlight! Celebrate the unofficial start of spring by throwing a sun-inspired social. Here’s how to do it:
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Save Download¡Una revista que recuerda todos los días de febrero! Disfrute de una página completa de información acerca de cada día del año, incluyendo eventos históricos importantes, breves biografías de famosos, chistes, frases célebres y adivinanzas divertidas.
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Save DownloadGather a group of music lovers and have a session listening to Chopin’s exceptional compositions. Some of the Nocturnes are well known to many people and consist of calm, beautiful piano music.
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Save DownloadThis fun quiz is dedicated to all things blue!
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Save DownloadA color by number Rose activity to enjoy! Use the key provided to color each number and discover the completed image.
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Save DownloadAnother lovely adult coloring page to enjoy!
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Save DownloadMemory support: Adding a dimension to tactile stimulation to benefit aged care consumers
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Save DownloadLeading a team is hard work. It is your job to make sure staff are doing what they are supposed to, following policies, and providing exceptional care. Most of the time, your team does a great job. But what happens when they don’t?
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Save DownloadWrite several jokes on individual index cards and tape them to your body. Walk around the room and have residents choose a card.
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Save DownloadHere is a simple quilting activity for those with limited abilities.
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Save DownloadHave you ever had one of those days at work when nothing seems to go your way? Or a day of sadness and grief after a resident passes away? Here are a few ways to turn things around s your bad day doesn’t ruin the rest of your week or dampen the mood of your team.
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Save DownloadI would like to share this sctivity I call “Back to the Future”. This has proven to be a great multifunctional activity, enjoyed and well participated by all my clients.
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Save DownloadA color by number Steam Train activity to enjoy! Use the key provided to color each number and discover the completed image.
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Another lovely adult coloring page to enjoy!
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Save DownloadIn this game we will be brainstorming places around the world using the last letter of the place we have chosen.
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Save DownloadThis is how we roll!! Individual, self contained dice are doing the job where Covid restrictions abound. The lid is taped on. One dice for every participant.
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Save DownloadPlace pictures with trivia around the building. Participants each get a Trivia sheet to complete. The answers to the trivia is on one of the pictures that you placed around the building.
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Save DownloadA color by number Deer and Fawn activity to enjoy! Use the key provided to color each number and discover the completed image.
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Queen Elizabeth II has met most of the US Presidents elected during her reign. There have been 15 US Presidents and Her Majesty has met 13 of them. Can you identify which President she is pictured with in the following slides?
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SaveOne person starts off with a sentence to a story. Have each resident continue to tell the sory with 1 sentence.
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Save DownloadThis comprehensive armchair travel activity includes everything you need for a full day of travel to the IRELAND. Fact files, trivia, quizzes, music, food, posters, craft and more! We hope you enjoy the IRELAND travelog!
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Save DownloadAn attractive one-page fact file all about Ireland. Print, distribute and discuss!
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Here is another Irish quiz to enjoy!
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I created this find a word for my residents as part of word game activities for celebrating Australia Day.
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Save DownloadCelebrate Australia Day by completing this crossword! How well do you know Australia?
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Save DownloadPosters of famous tourist destinations in Ireland!
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Posters of famous landmarks in the Ireland!
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Ireland Bunting templates for a Irish party!
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Here are some fascinating facts about Ireland!
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Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish of mashed potatoes with kale or cabbage.
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A color by number Village activity to enjoy! Use the key provided to color each number and discover the completed image.
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The Chinese New Year is also called Spring Festival and dates back 4,000 years. 2021 is a year of the Ox.
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A reminiscing magazine for every day in February! Filled with interesting facts, trivia, hit singles and famous movies from the 50s, 60s and 70s.
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Here is a newsletter template for February 2021 in WORD format. So easy to edit and customize!
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Save9 x International Flower Day posters!
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An audience participation story engages the audience in the story. It is a fun activity that promotes focus and creativity. Clients may repeat a word or phrase throughout the story: sing, gesture, or act.
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New Orleans is a city that has been around for a long time, as well as a city that was home to a variety of people and cultures. These factors, coupled with awful happenings like war and slavery, make for some pretty serious ghost stories.
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Reminisce about movies of yesteryear with this fun quiz!
In which movie would you hear the following phrases?
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You can now add Daily Schedules, Icons, and Print at a variety of sizes! This easy to edit activity calendar can be pre-filled with upcoming events and celebration ideas for nursing homes and assisted living facilities. A perfect resource for activity coordinators working with the elderly.
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Save Download20 activities for the elderly with dementia. The following ideas may be used on a one-to-one basis and others may be suitable for small groups depending on their abilities. These dementia activities are designed to promote and maintain existing skills.
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Save DownloadThis game is very popular! It provides mental stimulation, social interaction and promotion of self-worth.
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Save DownloadThis is such a fun game! Residents will love reminiscing about the price of groceries in a social setting.
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Save DownloadThere are two ways to play this game. Great for people living with dementia!
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Save DownloadReminiscing with the elderly is a wonderful way to validate the lives of individuals and provide seniors with a sense of purpose, especially those living with dementia. Reminiscing activities also encourage social interaction and promote interpersonal skills.
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Save DownloadWhiteboards are an indispensable tool for Activity Coordinators and can be used for group activities, communication and learning!
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Save DownloadAdapting and modifying games for seniors is necessary for all sorts of different reasons. As well as for those living with dementia, games need to be modified for those who use wheelchairs and those with impaired vision or sensory loss.
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Save DownloadGentle exercise for the arms as well as an opportunity to socialize! Great for game for the elderly. Also suitable for people living with dementia.
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Save DownloadThis is a wonderful game that can be adapted to any occasion. Residents will enjoy reminiscing and sharing stories.
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Save DownloadThis fun and simple game is great for seniors including people living with dementia. Includes well known sayings, idioms and proverbs that they will remember from their past.
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Save DownloadThis simple and fun game promotes friendships and physical activity!
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Save DownloadInstilling a culture of humor and laughter into long-term care facilities is good for everyone and may even improve the overall functioning and well-being of your clients. It is important to incorporate funny and amusing activities into your regular program that cater to all tastes.
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Save DownloadMusical Bingo improves recall and provides opportunities to reminisce. It is also an enjoyable and sociable game. This game was created by a Music Therapist I worked with and it was very popular in our Dementia Care Unit. If you don't have time to put the game together, ask a volunteer to help you. All you need is a computer, a printer and a laminator. This activity includes downloadable song cards and calling cards.
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Save DownloadHere is an over 80s song list. It includes lyrics to over 80 popular songs from yesteryear to enjoy in a sing-along. Sing the first line, and then ask residents to sing the next line!
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Save DownloadSample monthly and weekly activity calendars for activity coordinators working in nursing homes. I know from experience that when i first started at a rest home I was thrown in the deep end, and I just thought by sharing this it may help out a newbie to develop their activities program. This is a wonderful resource to help you plan ahead. Thanks to everyone who has shared their calendar.
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Save DownloadAnna is a 79 year old lady living with 2nd stage dementia. She seems to understand what staff say but is slow to respond. She is restless most of the day, sitting for only minutes at time...
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Save DownloadMusic has been proven to be very beneficial for the elderly in long term care, particularly those living with dementia or Alzheimer's Disease. Here are some wonderful free playlists of famous songs from the 40s, 50s & 60s!
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Save DownloadCelebrate spring at your nursing home by making a gorgeous dream tree composed of spring flowers and blossoms!
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Save DownloadThe documentation process varies from facility to facility but there are usually three important steps to follow.
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SaveThe coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is causing chaos worldwide and this is a hard time for so many. We need to hang in there - these crazy times will pass. Here are some in-room activitiy ideas for residents to enjoy while in isolation.
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Save DownloadFor the elderly who loved to read all their lives, listening to someone read to them can bring profound comfort and joy. Why not start a Read-Aloud Readers Group activity at your facility; a Book Club with a difference! Read-aloud activities are an intervention well worth pursuing.
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Save DownloadElderly people who are confined to bed for long periods of time because of diagnosis or frailty often experience severe mood swings. They get tired of sitting or lying down, become bored with life and miss social contact with others.
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Save DownloadHave some fun having a 'Spot the Differences' contest! This is a great group activity for seniors!
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Save DownloadLearn how to respond to the assessment of needs with the following 6 case studies extracted from resident care plans.
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Save DownloadThis sample program is for acute Dementia care. Some people like to do it weekly, others monthly. Download the form and adjust it to suit you.
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SaveMost long term care facilities have some residents who are ‘loners’ or ‘introverts’; they enjoy being in their bedrooms and do not often pursue interaction with others.
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Save DownloadArmchair Travel takes people to faraway places without leaving home. It provides a sensory experience and the opportunity to learn about exotic lands and important past events in a meaningful manner. This is a wonderful activity for seniors living in nursing homes and suitable for people with dementia.
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Save DownloadHere's a fun Christmas quiz for seniors in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
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Save DownloadIndigenous Australians use plant shoots, Echidna quills and small twigs to paint their Dreamtime stories. Here are 12 Dot Painting Templates to enjoy with the elderly.
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Save DownloadOld wives tales are widely held traditional beliefs that are now thought to be unscientific or incorrect. Nevertheless, many old wives tales have been scientifically proven to be true! Can you guess which ones?
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Save DownloadSensory stimulation is the activation of one or more of the senses such as taste, smell, sight, hearing, and touch. Sensory stimulation is a key component for improving the quality of life of people living with dementia.
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Save DownloadThis quiz can be extended into a good old fashioned sing-a-long! Have fun!
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Save DownloadEveryone responds instinctively to music. A person’s ability to engage in music often remains intact far into the advanced stages of dementia. Music triggers certain networks of the brain that benefit people suffering from difficulties with language, cognition, or motor control.
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Save DownloadSharing and recollecting memories with seniors in long term care helps them to affirm who they are and maintain self worth.
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Save DownloadThis is a group activity suitable for other celebrations as well, such as Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Valentine’s Day.
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Save DownloadIt is not uncommon for seniors living in assisted-living facilities to lack mental stimulation and social contact. Recreation Therapists often use one-on-one visits to respond to the needs of those who avoid social settings. There are many enjoyable games and activities that can keep minds and bodies strong and active.
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Save DownloadA reminiscing magazine for every day in August! Enjoy the next edition of the popular 'This Day in History' series with historical trivia, jokes, quotes and biographies!
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Save DownloadDesigning activity programs for residents in nursing homes and long term care requires creative thinking and enthusiasm. Your main point of reference will be the assessment of your clients.
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Save DownloadMen’s activities are challenging! The best way to find meaningful activities for men is to uncover past lifestyle choices and history - you can gather this information from residents and their families. Here are 8 tips for engaging men in meaningful activities.
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Save DownloadHere's a fun word game for Seniors - Name a word starting with the same letter across 10 categories. Answers included!
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Save DownloadEncouraging the elderly to participate in scheduled activities can be challenging. Lack of engagement is a common problem. It is important that you identify any barriers - whether perceived or real - that might be preventing residents from getting involved.
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Save DownloadA reminiscing magazine for every day in September! Enjoy the next edition of the popular 'This Day in History' series with historical trivia, jokes, quotes and biographies!
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Save DownloadThis is a wonderful reminiscing activity in a group setting. Guess the names of these famous people from the clues provided.
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Save DownloadLovely wall art for all occasions! Video instructions included.
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Save DownloadDuring your working hours, you will see many clients outside of programmed activities; seize the opportunity and engage with them. It will only take a minute or two and can transform someone's state of mind and lift their spirits more than you can imagine.
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Save DownloadShort and sweet jokes to share!
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Save DownloadCreativity is a skill to be developed and cherished. There are endless ways to train and exercise the brain! The following exercises are good practice for creative thinking.
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Save DownloadA reminiscing magazine for every day in January! Enjoy a full page of information about every day of the year, including important historical events, short bios, jokes, quotes, and fun brain teasers.
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Save DownloadChallenge your brain and guess the words that fit these sentences.
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